Written by: Nasreen Hoosen, RD(SA) At first glance, the petite radish, with it’s amazing array of beautiful pink, purple and white hues may seem more like a garnish than a nutritious healthy addition to your meals. Don’t be fooled by their beauty as these little vegetables have a whole lot more to offer, particularly...
Written By: TYHN Dietician The skin is the largest organ of the body, and for many women making sure it looks good is a priority. Women all over the world spend large sums of money monthly to achieve youthful glowing skin. Have you ever thought about: “What you eat affects how your skin looks?”...
Written By: TYHN Dietician Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an endocrine-metabolic disorder that can cause severe consequences to female health. It affects 5-10% of females of reproductive age and is the leading cause of female infertility worldwide. Elevated androgen levels, irregular menstrual cycles and small cysts on one or both ovaries characterize PCOS. Some of...
When it comes to benefits to your gut microbiota, research in this area is still very much in its infancy and currently, there is not enough evidence to suggest that one particular fermented food modifies the gut microbiota in a specific pattern.
A complete cholesterol test is also called a lipid panel or lipid profile. This test is done to measure and assess the amount of “good” and “bad” cholesterol as well as triglycerides, a type of fat, in your blood.